LightWerks supports educators with distance learning
Need help getting your school or organization started with Zoom? LightWerks is providing a FREE 30 minute consulation/training and professional development for educators. For more info please click the button on the bottom of this page.
Or download the comprehensive guide for Educating through Zoom on the right!
Other Helpful links
For Participants (students)
- Joining and participating in a meeting on Zoom
- Meeting Controls: sharing my screen, managing chat, muting participants
- Testing computer and device audio
For Hosts (faculty)
Frequently asked Questions:
- Is Zoom Client free for students/participants?
○ Yes. It’s free for students. You can sign up for free to participate in a meeting.
- How do I obtain the teacher’s Zoom link?
○ The teacher will post the link on your class website or
○ The teacher will email the link to the class
- How do I see a list of participants?
○ Once the meeting has begun, click on Participants to see a list of all participants
- How do I mute/unmute myself?
○ The teacher may or may not allow students to unmute themselves. If you’d like to talk, you may use the Raise Hand (bottom-right button within the Participants window pane). This will let your teacher know you need their attention
- How do I get the teacher’s attention?
○ If you’d like to talk or ask a question, you may use the Raise Hand (bottom-right button within the Participants window pane). You may toggle between Raise Hand and Lower Hand, if needed.
- How do I Chat with my teacher or other students?
○ Once the meeting has begun, click on Chat (below-middle). Within the bottom-left of the Chat window pane you can change the To: field from Everyone to your teacher. Some teachers will NOT allow you to chat with other students unless the lesson requires it.
- How do I start recording?
○ Students should not be allowed to record meetings. Please consult your teacher. Your teacher will record and share the meeting, if needed.
